Exercise IV. Read the summary of the text and give your opinion of it.

The text under the title “Types of Management” gives the classification of types of management according to your own skills, personality, and abilities, as well as other factors such as the kind of people you will be handling and the work environment you belong to. Thus we can speak of Autocratic Management, Paternalistic Management,

Democratic Management, Laissez-faire Management and Management by Walking Around.

Let us characterize each of the given types.

The author emphasizes that before tackling the various management styles, one must first get to know the basic functions of a manager. A manager’s roles include: planning, staffing, organizing, reporting, budgeting, coordinating and directing. It is important to note that functions remain the same but the scope varies depending on designation.

It is necessary to mention that Autocratic Management gives the manager full authority to run a department or group, and make all the decisions. According to studies the autocratic style of management may work for some organizations but definitely not for the majority.

The next type of management which is characterized in the text is Paternalistic Management similar to Autocratic Management in the sense that all decisions come from only one person. However, it can be differentiated from the other because with Paternalistic Management, subordinates are given utmost priority. The main problem with Paternalistic Management is that employees become too dependent on their managers and they are no longer able to use their ideas and creativity to get things done.

There is also Democratic Management being as one of the most preferred types of management allowing for a two-way communication between managers and their subordinates. With Democratic Management, employees’ voices are heard and they are given the opportunity to introduce their ideas and opinions on the table, when the need arises. However, just like all types of management styles, it is also has its share of disadvantages.

‘Unconventional’ is the term that can best describe Laissez-faire Management. With this management style, the manager can empower his subordinates and give them the freedom to carry out their tasks, as they deem fit. Laissez-faire Management also has its share of drawbacks.

The principle behind Management by Walking Around is that employees will become more productive and motivated to work, if they feel that they are valued and understood by the company that they work for. The managers’ objective is to listen to employees’ concerns and suggestions, and to foster good working relationships with them. So as long as this management style is done properly, it will be very effective in helping a company achieve its goals.

In conclusion, the author gives examples of other types of management being utilized by companies and organizations today. These include: Management by Objectives, Seagull Management, Management by Observation, Management by Intercourse, Management by Consensus, and many others. We can find examples of such types of management in practice. And in reality because there are always different types of people and different circumstances, it is best to choose the appropriate type of management based on the current needs of the company, department, or team.

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